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Race Strategy for Beginner Runners – BRV 021

By Debbie Voiles

How to run your first raceEverybody worries about race strategy, and no one more than the first-timer. I suspect for most runners that first 5k is more nerve-wracking than a first marathon. This makes sense, too, because anyone who has trained enough for a marathon knows that things that once seemed impossible, eventually, with proper training, become doable, even dare a I say old hat? That comes with time, though. Marathoners build up a history of races that, taken together, give the runner a sense of security that a new runner cannot possibly possess.

In this podcast episode, I look at how to prepare in the days leading up to the race and the day before the race. Then I discuss the logical strategies for the first-time racer, and in particular, I break it down into two situations: the person who is a true beginner, who is still unable to run a whole 5k, but who still wants to get out there and experience a race, and the person who’s a good bit farther along and already able to run the whole thing. The race strategies for these two are different, but many of the strategies I mention are appropriate for all runners, even veterans because some things never change.

Having a race strategy, I hope, will add to your comfort level and reduce stress on race day, and in that way help to ensure a great experience.

 

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Filed Under: 5k Racing, Beginner Runner Village, Beginner Runners, brv-podcast, First-Timers, racing Tagged With: 5k race, First 5k, first 5k race, new runner, race day, race strategy, run the whole thing

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Debbie is a running coach who loves to work with all levels of runners from beginner runners working up to their first mile to first-time marathoners. Running form, motivation, race strategy, speed work, and cross training will all help you achieve your goals. Chat with Debbie on Google+ | LinkedIn | Facebook

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